Here’s a most beautiful Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clock I repaired. My customer polished the case, and I repaired the movement, gently cleaned and lacquered the case ornaments, and cleaned the dial.

The case background color is tan, with deep red lines and swirls, and some orange swirls too. The dial is embossed brass. The date code on the bottom of the case is 5981 C (March 1895).

The clock strikes the hour and half-hour on a heavy coil gong (often called Cathedral gong). The movement is the 8-day “hip” movement (called that because of its shape). It has an American type “strip” recoil escapement in the back.

we purchased a Seth Thomas clock at an auction this week and is has the adamantine finish…roman numerals…was wondering if you might know something about it if I sent you a photo…curious as to how old it is and perhaps the value of it…

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